Tuning stability 9/10

Acoustic sound 9/10

Fantastic acoustic sound with long sustain and no dead notes. It's close to what you can get from more expensive instruments and there's nothing obvious to pick on.

Electric sound 9/10

In this case B.C. Rich B.D.S.M. humbuckers tear the air apart. Roar. Really great classic metal tones with dynamics, harmonics and some character. Note that I prefer passive pickups.

Finish 8.5/10

Not bad in overall, really. Frets - fine. Electronics - one solder joint needed repair. Nut - probably too high for most players, it takes some work to lower it with a sandpaper. No major flaws, no crucial ones.

Neck 9/10

I'm in love with this neck even though upper fret access is a bit limited (not that limited as in Jackson DK2M). It's not thin, it's just more flat than most necks and it feels so good for shredding, playing leads and bending.

Table 1 B.C. Rich Kerry King V (KKV) neck dimensions

Dimension

Value

Width at nut

43mm

Width at 24th fret

57mm

Thickness at 1st fret

20.3mm

Thickness at 12th fret

22.6mm

Fingerboard radius

17" or more, certainly greater than 16"

Features 10/10

It's a metal guitar and it's equipped better than most guitars, especially in its price range. The bridge can be adjusted in many ways - string heights, string spacing, intonation. Tremolo can be easily locked so the bridge becomes a fixed bridge. Roller saddles improve sustain and prolong string life, locking nut and fine tuners make things easier with tuning.